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Capitals Can Win the Stanley Cup After NHL’s Best Offseason

The Washington Capitals have made several significant deals. Are they truly ready for a championship run, or is something still missing? Washington will soon play its first official game of the new NHL season. And we will likely see a…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 8:12 PM
Capitals Can Win the Stanley Cup After NHL’s Best Offseason
Key Things to Know
  • Washington acquired forward Jordan Kyrou from St. Louis for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin, and a 2026 first-round draft pick.
  • The Capitals traded for Alex Tuch and David Kampf, signing Tuch to an eight-year, $84 million contract.
  • Washington signed free agent forward Boone Jenner to a four-year, $23 million contract.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Washington Capitals completed several major roster moves during the 2026 offseason to retool for a championship push following a missed postseason in 2025-26. On June 24, Washington acquired forward Jordan Kyrou from the St. Louis Blues in exchange for Connor McMichael, Milton Gastrin, and a 2026 first-round draft pick.

The following day, the Capitals acquired forward Alex Tuch, center David Kampf, and a 2027 third-round draft pick from Buffalo, with Tuch signing an eight-year, $84 million contract. Washington also added free agent Boone Jenner on a four-year, $23 million deal.

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